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Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Rupa, Pinki face Malta in Lawn Bowls, Lovlina assured of maiden CWG medal
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Follow Live coverage and updates of India's Day 1 in Glasgow.
- 2 Mins agoSecond set begins!
- 7 Mins agoIndia win the first set!
- 27 Mins agoGood start by India
- 42 Mins agoSet 1 begins for India
- 55 Mins agoNorthern Ireland win
- 1 Hr 9 Mins agoNorthern Ireland in control
- 1 Hr 36 Mins agoSingapore trailing
- 1 Hr 54 Mins agoOther bowling lanes
- 3:26 PM IST, July 23Lawn bowls action coming up!
- 3:14 PM IST, July 23Medal guaranteed for Lovlina!
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: India's Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign is all set to get underway in Glasgow with Lawn Bowls taking centre stage before the glittering opening ceremony at the Hydro Stadium. Commonwealth champions Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki, who won a historic gold in 2022 as part of women's fours, begin their campaign, while Putul Sonowal faces a stern test against world champion Ryan Bester in the men's singles. Later in the day, all eyes shift to Glasgow's Hydro, where Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent as flag bearer and baton bearer, respectively. It marks the start of India's quest to extend its remarkable top-five streak at the Commonwealth Games despite a significantly trimmed programme.
...Read MoreCommonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Second set begins!
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: The second set starts and Malta park their blue bowl very close to the jack after the first three tries. Then Pinki's opening attempt is not upto the mark, even as the Jack changes position. Her last try, sends the result in India's favour and the delivery touches the kitty, 2-0.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: India win the first set!
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Good showing from Rupa. The second Maltese try does try to threaten India, but the bowl rests before doing any damage. Then they go for an aggressive push, as the two borls make contact and fly out of play. India clinch the first set, 7-1.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Good start by India
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Rupa's second attempt is better after the leading red bowl halts far from the jack. In the second try, it rolls down the line of the yellow kitty and stops short. Malta go one better. Then Rupa guides Pinki for her first attempt. Her second and third give India two points. India are off to a 2-0 lead.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Set 1 begins for India
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Set 1 begins for India. Pinki (skip) and Tirkey (lead) are done wih the trial end, and are wearing new blue and whites! They are against the Rixon sisters of Malta.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Northern Ireland win
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Northern Ireland won the second set too, and come out on top vs Singapore in the Women's Pairs Sectional (Section A).
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Northern Ireland in control
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: After winning 8-4 in the first set, Northern Ireland are leading 3-0 in the second. They will look to build on their momentum.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Singapore trailing
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: In the women's pairs contest, Singapore are trailing 2-8 vs Northern Ireland. Singamore almost ran down the shot clock, then sent an aggressive bowl; it rolled out of the rink.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Other bowling lanes
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: At the other bowling lanes, Northern Ireland's Kelly beat Niue's Frederick tafatu 13-1, 8-3 in the men's singles tie. In women's pairs, Gurnsey beat Isle of Man (5-1, 3-2) and Australia defeated Zambia (6-4, 14-0).
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Lawn bowls action coming up!
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: India will face Malta in the Lawn Bowls Women's Pairs Sectional (Section B) Group Stage at 4:50 PM. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh will represent India. In the Men's Singles, Sectional Play (Section D), India's Putul Sonowal will face Ryan Bester.
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: Medal guaranteed for Lovlina!
Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 1: India's first medal is already secured even before the opening ceremony. Boxer Lovlina is guaranteed at least a bronze after getting a direct entry into the semifinals. She was handed a bye in her 75kg weight category.
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 where India will get their campaign underway. Stay tuned for more updates!
